Garry Sputnim is a seasoned journalist and storyteller with over a decade of experience in the trenches of global news. With a keen eye for uncovering stories that resonate, Alex has reported from over 30 countries, bringing light to untold narratives and the human faces behind the headlines. Specializing in investigative journalism, Garry has a knack for technology and social justice issues, weaving compelling narratives that bridge tech and humanity. Outside the newsroom, Garry is an avid rock climber and podcast host, exploring stories of resilience and innovation.
The UK prize draws and competitions sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by new compliance rules and emerging industry bodies. Just this year, the Voluntary Code of Good Practice for…
Study Validates Impact of Intervention A recent study backs Norsk Tipping’s strategy to call at-risk gamblers, showing large reductions in gambling behavior. From 2022 to 2024, the state-owned Norwegian operator…
A federal appeals court has revived an antitrust lawsuit alleging that several major Atlantic City casino-hotels conspired to inflate hotel room prices using AI technology. The Third Circuit Court of…
The Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS) has restated its firm stance on maintaining the country’s sports betting ban, as confusion lingers seven months after all operating licenses were revoked. In a…
FDJ United has reported a dip in both revenue and gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first half of 2026, primarily due to increased taxes and underperformance in its lottery…
The Brazilian government is throwing its weight behind Bill No. 2,258/2026, which aims to outlaw online casino gaming across the country. According to reports from Focus Gaming News Brasil, officials…
FDJ United, the French gambling operator, has announced a downturn in both profit and gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first half of 2026, blaming increased taxes and a weak…
In July 2026, prediction markets reached major milestones, spurred by the sheer trading volume during the World Cup and groundbreaking regulatory developments in Gibraltar. These platforms, often dismissed as niche,…
Prediction market operators, known as designated contract markets (DCMs), have received a stark warning from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) about the growing trend of broad self-certification of event…
BC.GAME has kicked off its sports betting and online casino operations in Ghana, marking the third regulated market entry for the operator following its ventures in Mexico and Nigeria. The…
Turkey’s Interior Minister, Mustafa Çiftçi, announced that the government is ramping up its fight against illegal betting, labeling it a major national security threat. In an interview with Habertürk, Çiftçi…
The Dutch government is pushing for a near-total ban on online gambling advertising, aiming to curb what they see as a rising issue—especially among the youth. Announced in June, these…
The sports betting industry in Brazil is pushing back against a study linking its activities to rising household debt and default rates. Commissioned by the National Association of Games and…
Public Health Wales (PHW) has launched a bold initiative aimed at tackling gambling-related harms across the country. This new fund will support community-driven projects over the next two years, with…
A call to action has emerged in New Jersey as the Campaign for Fairer Gambling aims to curb online microbetting, a form of wagering labeled a public health risk. At…